Why Love Truly Stands Above All Virtues

January 18, 2025

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In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I begin our first virtue of our series: love. We explore its significance in the Bible, referencing key passages from Galatians, Colossians, 2 Peter, Matthew, and Ephesians, all of which emphasize love as the greatest commandment.

We discuss how love is not just a feeling but a command from Jesus, who taught that loving God and loving our neighbors are intrinsically linked. We also highlight the different Greek words for love—agape, eros, philia, and storge—and explain how agape love, characterized by selflessness and commitment, is the type of love God calls us to embody.

Throughout the episode, we reflect on the nature of God's love, which is unconditional and not based on reciprocity. We emphasize that true love requires us to break down barriers and see others as God sees them, regardless of their background or actions.

We also touch on the challenges of loving others, especially those who may not share our beliefs or values, and how love is often misunderstood in our culture. By looking at Jesus' interactions with people, we gain insight into what it means to love sacrificially and genuinely.

As we continue this virtues series, we aim to unpack what love looks like in practical terms and how we can grow in our ability to love others as Christ loves us. Join us as we navigate this essential virtue and strive to embody it in our daily lives. Until next time, stay salty!

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Hey, I’m Zack! I’m a pastor at New Hope Church on the south side of Indianapolis, IN. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Biblical Studies. I am currently engaged to my fiancé Abby, and depending on how often these bios get updated, I may be married by the time you’re reading this. I love apologetics, theology, and hearing about people coming to Christ. My goal as a Christian is to grow more and more into the likeness of Christ, to spread the Gospel, and to disciple others to do the same. In all reality, I could go into depth about who I am, but the best way to find that out is to tune into the podcast… like right now… :)

After 43 years of teaching the Bible and practical theology and church planting in Hispanic cultures, I have now been a pastor at New Hope Church since 2017. In that role, I hope to help others understand God’s Word in ways that will change their lives. My wife Linda and I have four adult children and eight grandchildren.